Boarding Staff

We are seeking an individual who is inspired by our mission and whose beliefs align with our core values of integrity, compassion, inquiry and courage, and reflects our core competencies to join our Boarding School as a Boarding Staff team member. This is a full-time contract position that runs from date of hire till June .

Why Havergal is the Place to Be

Founded in and located on a beautiful 22-acre campus in midtown Toronto, Canada, Havergal College is one of Canada’s pre-eminent independent schools for girls from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12.

At Havergal College, we believe that great schools are made up of great people. With a rich history spanning over years, we are committed to offering a contemporary liberal arts education, which is rooted in the Anglican tradition. Our mission is to prepare young women to make a difference. Through our outstanding academic and co-curricular programs, and a cohesive and collegial team of faculty and administrative staff, we nurture a culture of capability that fosters self-confidence, leadership, critical thinking and global-mindedness within our students.

We take pride in attracting and retaining highly-qualified faculty and administration staff to ensure that our school remains at the forefront of educational excellence. Join us on this transformative journey of education, working together to empower young women to make a positive difference in our world.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We believe that an inclusive environment fosters a culture of mutual respect, creativity and innovation, collaboration and accountability. To this end, we encourage applications from all qualified candidates with a diverse range of experiences and perspectives, including women, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) peoples, LGBTQ2S+, and persons with disabilities to join our thriving team. We seek candidates who are committed to nurturing a community where integrity, compassion, inquiry and courage thrive.

The Position :

Boarding Staff engage boarding students in activities both academic and personal and ensure individual needs, strengths and talents are developed. They provide support for students and have empathy for the social and emotional issues adolescents may face in a Boarding School setting. Boarding Staff work closely and collaborates with the Head of the Boarding School, Assistant Head of Boarding, Health Care Providers, Faculty, parents and other boarding staff members to ensure continuity of care and support for students.

Boarding staff are approachable, attentive, reliable, supportive and understanding members of the Boarding community who are enthusiastically engaged in the life of the school. Boarding Staff are required to live on campus during the school year (and move out at the end of June). They must be able to commit to working a rotating schedule of mornings, evenings and weekends.

Operationally, boarding staff support the Head of Boarding to oversee and manage a supportive and inclusive boarding program that contributes to a dynamic and forward-focused boarding life program. This program is designed to develop skills, create opportunities for social engagement, and promote healthy active living and social / emotional wellbeing. The team creates a safe and vibrant home environment. This requires the development of a collaborative working relationship with the boarding team as well as all departments within the school and other independent schools in the city of Toronto.

To learn more about this opportunity, the expectations, qualification requirements and How To Apply please visit our website at

All qualified candidates are encouraged to express their interest no later than September 20, .

Havergal College thanks all applicants in advance.  Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Havergal College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Cathy LeBlanc at ext. or by email at .